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How Treating Swollen Gums Can Be Done Easily

By Mattie Knight


Gums can swell because of many different reasons. Causes that stand out more are poor diet, medications, tooth misalignment, hormones, and oral diseases including periodontitis and chronic gingivitis. Another common cause in some people is plaque and tartar. The white filmy substance that gets deposited over teeth and gums is what is referred to as plaque. Hardened plaque forms tartar, which when infected by bacteria causes swelling. The key to treating swollen gums is to catch the problem in its infancy stages.

Swelling of gums has several risk factors. Some of them include smoking, hormonal changes in women, diabetes, genetic susceptibility, and medications. Smoking is the most significant of all the risk factors. Additionally, it lowers chances of successful treatment and recovery. Swelling that is caused by medications results because of reduced flow of saliva in the mouth, which promotes likelihood of infection.

It is not easy to notice inflammation of the gums It is common to have the problem and never notice it or get used to it that it is no longer a problem. Inflamed gum will always appear different from one that is not and knowing the difference between the two is key to noticing the problem. Either way, certain symptoms characterize the problem and can be noticed with ease.

An inflamed gum has a different color. Typically it appears dark pink, purple, red, or blue. The papilla appears blunted and in some cases it is absent altogether while the margin along the teeth is rolled. Discomfort or severe pain is felt. Some blood may appear when brushing. Symptoms appear in stages or at once. Some symptoms also never appear.

There is no need for a dentist when trying to treat and reverse swollen gums. The only requirements are dedication, balanced diet, and proper oral hygiene. Mild and moderate inflammation can be reversed or treated when the bacteria that cause it are removed physically while maintaining a balanced diet.

Brushing should be done using the correct toothbrush and must be done in the correct way. The toothbrush should have smooth bristles and should be held at 45 degrees towards the gum. Brushing should proceed gently often doing a tooth or two at a time. The tooth paste used should be recommended by a dentist. The process should be done twice a day.

The efficiency of electric toothbrushes is higher because more plaque is removed by them. Additionally, Blue Light Technology is efficient for treating inflammation of the gum according to scientific research. This technology works by eliminating bacteria, which cause bad breath, plaque, gingivitis, and gum pockets.

Flossing is useful because it cleans under the gums to eliminate harmful bacteria. This may be done by traditional floss, water flossing, or floss picks. Unless underneath the gumlines is cleaned, swelling may never go away totally. Flossing should be a daily habit even in the presence of bleeding. Inflammation is reduced by rinsing using topical rinses. Topical rinses also remove bacteria that cause the inflammation.




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